EP3782464A1 - Verfahren und ausrüstung zur klimatisierung und desinfektion der bienenstöcke - Google Patents

Verfahren und ausrüstung zur klimatisierung und desinfektion der bienenstöcke Download PDF

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EP3782464A1
EP3782464A1 EP19020487.5A EP19020487A EP3782464A1 EP 3782464 A1 EP3782464 A1 EP 3782464A1 EP 19020487 A EP19020487 A EP 19020487A EP 3782464 A1 EP3782464 A1 EP 3782464A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
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    • A01K47/06—Other details of beehives, e.g. ventilating devices, entrances to hives, guards, partitions or bee escapes
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    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
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  • beehive insulation systems available on the market today are not fully effective in combating these climatic stress situations and in addition, as the summer season progresses, they risk even causing damage to the beehives due to the increase in outside temperatures that involve difficulty cooling of the so insulated beehives.
  • the invention described below aims to answer the problems arising from climate change and bee parasites while overcoming the critical issues described above with regard to the current state of the art.
  • Object of the present invention is a method and an equipment which allows the thermostatic management of the climate control of the beehives for overcoming the criticalities linked to climate change as well as for containing the damage and parasites of the beehive.
  • the basic idea of the present invention consists in creating an uneven climatic condition of the beehives with localized thermal source located in a position inside the beehive so as to allow a stratification of the temperatures, humidity and electromagnetic fields thus creating inside of the beehives areas with different temperatures, humidity and electromagnetic fields. Close to the thermal source we will therefore have higher temperatures, more contained humidity and more intense electromagnetic fields, as we move away from the thermal source the temperatures and humidity tend to normalize, aligning themselves to the external environmental conditions this due to the dispersions of the hive same.
  • thermohygrometric and electromagnetic stratification through the climatic regulation of the temperature inside the beehive involves the following benefits and the achievement of the following purposes:
  • the subject of the present invention is a system consisting of an electronic thermostatic regulator with display for viewing the temperature inside the hive and for setting the set-point temperature.
  • This regulator can be integrated to the hive (see element 1 - Figures 1,3 ) or it can be applied to any type of hive as an external component separated from it (see element 1 - Figures 4,5,6,7 , 8,9 ).
  • the regulator, or its reading and temperature setting organs are accessible to the operator without coming into contact with the bees.
  • the regulator is connected by wiring or by radiofrequency to one or more temperature probes placed inside the hive (see element 2 - Figures 1,3 , 4,5 , 6,7 , 8 ).
  • the resistance (s) are interchangeable by rapid connections (see elements 4 - Figures 2 , 5 , 8 , 10,11 ) with other types of resistances having different temperatures and operating powers.
  • the power supply of the regulator can take place with connection to the electricity grid through a suitable power supply unit or through the connection to an off-grid photovoltaic system (see element example 12 -
  • FIG 9 ⁇ r median hybrid system that sees the photovoltaic in parallel mode to the electric network.
  • the regulator has one or more exits (see element 9 - Figures 1,3 , 4,5 , 6,7 , 8,9 ) for the management of an optional accessory (see element 10 - Figure 9 ) which allows to create one thermal shock and or sublimation of organic acids (oxalic, formic) for the management of more aggressive mite infestations.
  • This accessory is optionally inserted into the hive or through the anti-varroa bottom drawer or through other possible openings.
  • the regulator can manage the accessory automatically.
  • a particular object of the present invention is a method and an apparatus for the conditioning and disinfection of the hives, as better described in the claims, which form an integral part of the present description.
  • thermostatic electronic regulator object of the invention can be divided into its hardware and software components.
  • the hardware section consists mainly of:
  • the software section consists mainly of temperature(s) management by reading the sensors and managing the relays and therefore the resistances.
  • the software could allows the optimized management of processes and allows functions of temperature set-point variation during the day and of the week, also analyzing the external temperatures using special probes.
  • the software could also allows the management of any optional accessory components 10 with the aim of carrying out any additional chemical or thermal treatments for the emergency disinfestation of the beehive.
  • examples of beehives are depicted with the system of the present invention integrated, in this case the regulator 1 is fixed integrally to the hive 6 by mechanical connection (like screws) while its individual components 2,3 can however still be replaced or eliminated quickly to facilitate cleaning operations by means of rapid connections.
  • the connection wirings 4 can be connected to the integrated or not integrated electric terminals inserted internally in the beehive 6.
  • the resistance 3 is simply placed between the inner wall of the beehive 6 and the frames 7, in this way it is easy and quick to install or remove the resistence independently of the structural components of the beehive 6 and of the frames 7 where the bees lives and develops.
  • the optional thermal insulation 5 placed behind the resistance has the function of preventing the dissipation of the heat generated by the resistance and outside the hive.
  • Said insulator 5 is structured as shown in detail in figures 10 and 11 .
  • resistor 3 managed by the regulator described above.
  • the electrical connections 4 of the resistor are visible, which can be connected to the power supply terminals integrated or not to the beehive by means of rapid connections.
  • this resistance 3 can be positioned inside the hive in the desired positions or where the connection terminals are available, there can also be more resistances installed simultaneously in the same zone or position.
  • These resistances 3 are interchangeable by means of quick couplings to modify the maximum temperatures and the desired powers (example of tested power and temperatures: 6W - Tmax resistance surface 40 ° C, 14W - Tmax resistance surface 50 ° C, etc.).
  • Resistors 3 are made of stable synthetic materials suitable for contact with food and animals that can be washed and sterilized.
  • the regulator 1 can be applied or separated from the apiary simply by means of rapid connections, in this way it can also be applied to existing beehives without requiring adaptation operations, structural modifications or any holes. Even the individual components 2 and 3 can be easily replaced or eliminated to facilitate cleaning operations by rapid connections. Also in this case the resistance 3 is simply placed between the inner wall of the hive 6 and the frames 7, in this way it can be easily and quickly installed and removed independently of the structural components of the hive 6 and of the frames 7 where the bees lives.
  • connection wirings 4 are external to the hive structure passing between the body of the beehive and its cover (element 13 - Figure 9 ), in this way it is not necessary to modify or adapt the beehive 6 for example with holes or other. Said wiring 4 can also act as a support both for the resistor 3 and its thermal insulation system 5 as well as for the regulator 1.
  • the system object of the invention is shown in plan view ( figure 5 ) and in isometric axonometry ( figure 7 ), with its main components: 2 temperature sensor(s), 3 resistance(s), 4 output electrical wirings, 5 any resistance thermal insulation, 8 power supply input, 9 any accessories control and power supply (item 10 - figure 9 ).
  • the regulator 1 being exposed to atmospheric agents can be coated with metal elements similar to those normally used for the components of beehives or plastic or in any case suitable for the purpose.
  • the optional thermal insulation 5 located behind the heating element 3 has the function of preventing the dissipation of the heat generated by the resistance 3 outside the hive.
  • Said insulator 5 is structured as shown in detail in figures 10 and 11 .
  • Figure 8 represents a beehive 6 where the system object of the present invention is removably applied by means of rapid attachments (magnetic, etc.) on the external front wall. Even the individual components 2 temperature sensor(s) and 3 resistance(s) can be easily replaced or eliminated to facilitate cleaning operations through quick connections.
  • connection wirings 4 are external to the beehive, these wirings passing between the body of the beehive and its cover (element 13 - Figure 9 ), in this way it is not necessary to modify or adapt the beehive 6 for example with holes or other.
  • Figure 9 depicts the same beehive 6 present in Figure 8 but complete with the cover 11 and a photovoltaic panel 12 to which the power supply of the thermostatic electronic regulator 1 is connected. As previously stated, the power supply by photovoltaic panel in off-grid mode is only one of the possible options for feeding the system object of the present invention. Thanks to the connection 9, any optional accessory 10 for example inserted at the base of the beehive is also managed and fed for the additional chemical and thermal treatments that may be necessary for emergency disinfesting treatments.
  • Said thermal insulator 5 is structured by a plastic support 16 having the function of giving rigidity and resistance to the whole of the resistance 3 and insulator 5 composed of a material acting as thermal insulator 15 such as cork or similar insulating elements. These insulating system 5 is then held anchored to the resistor 3 with some spacers 14 also produced with insulating material, inserted in order to limit the conduction of heat towards the elements 15 and 16 and then outwards. Said spacers 14 also allow the air inside the hive to create a convective motion which, in addition to acting as an element of further thermal efficiency, also determines a greater effectiveness for the climate control and disinfestation of the beehives 6.
  • the advantages deriving from the application of the present invention are clear.
  • the system object of the present invention allows, by means of a thermostatic regulation of the localized climate control with a point heat source of the beehive, to contrast and overcome the problems introduced by climate change or by infestation of pathogens and bees parasites in order to reduce stress and therefore mortality of the "apis mellifera”.
  • This system stands out by overcoming the known art thanks to the reduced energy consumption due to localized climate control as well as the great practicality of installation that does not necessarily require modifications of the beehives and their components (ex frames 7) already in use by beekeepers.
  • the system described here reduces interference with bees and their activities with respect to other solutions, is flexible with respect to sudden climate changes, increases productivity, facilitates beehive management by beekeepers and therefore increases profitability in beekeeping, contrasts the pathogens of the apis mellifera therefore limiting the use of synthetic and natural disinfection products with what derives from them in terms of economy and production quality in the field of beekeeping. From the description given above, the person skilled in the art is able to carry out the object of the invention without introducing further construction details.

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WO2015087197A1 (en) 2013-12-09 2015-06-18 Tagliaferri Mauro Beehive suitable for the treatment of a colony of bees against infestation by mites, and method of treatment
US20150264896A1 (en) * 2014-03-20 2015-09-24 Benjamin Willingham PEEPLES Beehive insulating cover
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